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Going from a TD5 to a 300TDI?
nosnibod:
--- Quote from: "smo" ---Glad you got it sorted, see, simple really :D
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Thank you :D
I got in touch with TJC and talked through a few things about what was possible with a refurbished 300TDI 110, but didn't take it any further.
We went on holiday for a couple of weeks and I decided to give the TD5 a thorough going over on our return to try and sort the problem out once and for all myself, instead of trying to rely on the "abilities" of my local franchised dealer who shall remain nameless. I knew I should have got worried when their delivery driver (on returning the 110 after six days of replacing the clutch master cylinder!) said "I've not driven a 110 before, and I've worked there for nearly twenty years"...
Anyway it looks like I've managed to sort it out myself - my confidence in the 110 has returned and I've stopped being hyper-sensitive to the noises from under the bonnet.
A problem isn't a problem if you know what the solution is :wink:
Anyway my thoughts have turned to other matters - a roof rack for it. I've been looking for a Safety Devices one as fitted to the G4 110s and it looks like they're as rare as rocking horse manure :(
nosnibod:
--- Quote from: "landylover" ---Although the offer's still there if you want a swap
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:D
Tempting, but I don't think a soft-top 90 is quite the thing carrying some of our more precious cargo :roll:
For those of you into cycling, we've got a very nice custom-built George Longstaff tandem that fits perfectly into the back of the 110 with just the front wheel removed. Snug as a bug...
SteveG:
Glad you got everything working well. If you are interested, have a look here for a PC based TD5 diagnostics for 220 pounds inc VAT..
Features of this kit:
* Live Data Monitoring
* Fault CodeReading/Clear
* Security Matching
* Testing the Current Immobiliser Code
* Injector re-coding
http://www.kitcarelectronics.co.uk/
Also for the safety Devices rack, keep an eye on ebay. they come up every few months, mostly from LR dealers selling them to free up space. Also Equifax get a lot of the kit that is stripped off the G4 LR's before they are sold on and so maybe worth a call and leaving your name with them. A number of support G4 110's will be coming in next 6-9 months.
Cheers
Steve
nosnibod:
Once the warranty is over (for what it's worth given the dubious qualities of most franchised dealers I've had to endure) then I'll be looking at a home diagnostic kit.
Also, I think it's Equicar (not Equifax) in Wolverhampton that so the 4x4 breaking. Didn't realise you could get on a waiting list for bits though - thanks for that.
As for ebay - several emailed searches have been set up for quite a while - nothing yet :(
Miniman:
Hey SMO all I can say is give it time. Its no way old enough yet. As with all engines we get silly probs. See what the future brings. :lol:
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